China factory activity shrinks, bank rates cut Weakness in China's vast manufacturing sector appears to have driven the central bank to accelerate the pace of monetary easing to ward off deflation in the world's second-largest economy. Business • 02 Mar 15
China factory activity shrinks, bank rates cut Weakness in China's vast manufacturing sector appears to have driven the central bank to accelerate the pace of monetary easing to ward off deflation in the world's second-largest economy. Business • 02 Mar 15
Manufacturing growth returns to 15-year high Activity in the country's manufacturing sector rebounded in February to a 15-year high after a relatively weak January as strong new orders helped boost employment in the sector. Business • 02 Mar 15
Manufacturing growth returns to 15-year high Activity in the country's manufacturing sector rebounded in February to a 15-year high after a relatively weak January as strong new orders helped boost employment in the sector. Business • 02 Mar 15
Euro zone private sector grows at sharp pace The euro zone private sector grew at its fastest pace in six months in January as firms reduced prices at the steepest rate in nearly five years Business • 04 Feb 15
Euro zone private sector grows at sharp pace The euro zone private sector grew at its fastest pace in six months in January as firms reduced prices at the steepest rate in nearly five years Business • 04 Feb 15
Euro zone factories see weak growth in activity Euro zone factory activity grew slightly last month as companies kept slashing prices, but a weakened currency did little to help drive new orders from abroad. Business • 02 Feb 15
Euro zone factories see weak growth in activity Euro zone factory activity grew slightly last month as companies kept slashing prices, but a weakened currency did little to help drive new orders from abroad. Business • 02 Feb 15
Manufacturing grows at slowest pace in 8 months Manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in eight months in January as growth in output and orders at home and from abroad eased. Business • 02 Feb 15
Manufacturing grows at slowest pace in 8 months Manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in eight months in January as growth in output and orders at home and from abroad eased. Business • 02 Feb 15
Euro zone economy picks up in January Euro zone business activity picked up to a five-month high in January, a key survey has shown. Business • 23 Jan 15
Euro zone economy picks up in January Euro zone business activity picked up to a five-month high in January, a key survey has shown. Business • 23 Jan 15
UK services growth slows unexpectedly Growth across UK services companies slowed sharply in December and was its weakest since mid-2013, according to a new survey. Business • 06 Jan 15
UK services growth slows unexpectedly Growth across UK services companies slowed sharply in December and was its weakest since mid-2013, according to a new survey. Business • 06 Jan 15
Euro zone economy ended 2014 in poor shape The euro zone economy ended 2014 with its worst quarter for over a year as further price cutting failed to significantly drive up business activity, surveys show today. Business • 06 Jan 15
Euro zone economy ended 2014 in poor shape The euro zone economy ended 2014 with its worst quarter for over a year as further price cutting failed to significantly drive up business activity, surveys show today. Business • 06 Jan 15
Services sector returns to near eight year high The services sector activity expanded sharply in December to return to the near eight-year high recorded in June. Business • 06 Jan 15
Services sector returns to near eight year high The services sector activity expanded sharply in December to return to the near eight-year high recorded in June. Business • 06 Jan 15
British manufacturing growth dipped in December British manufacturing expanded at a much weaker pace than expected in December, a survey has shown. Business • 02 Jan 15
British manufacturing growth dipped in December British manufacturing expanded at a much weaker pace than expected in December, a survey has shown. Business • 02 Jan 15
China factory activity contracts in December Activity in China's factory sector contracted in December for the first time in seven months as new orders declined, a preliminary private survey showed today. Business • 16 Dec 14
China factory activity contracts in December Activity in China's factory sector contracted in December for the first time in seven months as new orders declined, a preliminary private survey showed today. Business • 16 Dec 14
Sentiment in construction firms at record high Activity and employment levels in the construction sector continued to increase in November, according to the latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers Index. Business • 08 Dec 14
Sentiment in construction firms at record high Activity and employment levels in the construction sector continued to increase in November, according to the latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers Index. Business • 08 Dec 14
Euro zone looking set to contract in 2015 - PMI Heavy discounting failed to stop euro zone business activity growing less than thought last month, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Dec 14
Euro zone looking set to contract in 2015 - PMI Heavy discounting failed to stop euro zone business activity growing less than thought last month, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Dec 14
China's HSBC services PMI edges higher in November China's services sector grew marginally faster in November as new orders rose at their quickest pace in two and a half years, a private survey showed. Business • 03 Dec 14
China's HSBC services PMI edges higher in November China's services sector grew marginally faster in November as new orders rose at their quickest pace in two and a half years, a private survey showed. Business • 03 Dec 14
Euro zone business growth slower than predicted Euro zone business growth has been weaker than any forecaster expected this month and new orders have fallen for the first time in more than a year despite further price-cutting. Business • 20 Nov 14
Euro zone business growth slower than predicted Euro zone business growth has been weaker than any forecaster expected this month and new orders have fallen for the first time in more than a year despite further price-cutting. Business • 20 Nov 14
Construction PMI at 2nd highest level since 2000 The recovery in the construction industry continued in October, with near record rises in activity, new orders and employment all seen last month. Business • 10 Nov 14
Construction PMI at 2nd highest level since 2000 The recovery in the construction industry continued in October, with near record rises in activity, new orders and employment all seen last month. Business • 10 Nov 14
Services sector posts strong growth again Activity in the country's services sector expanded rapidly again in October, suggesting that the economy is still posting solid growth. Business • 05 Nov 14
Services sector posts strong growth again Activity in the country's services sector expanded rapidly again in October, suggesting that the economy is still posting solid growth. Business • 05 Nov 14
UK manufacturing growth accelerates unexpectedly British manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest rate in three months in October, a new survey shows today. Business • 03 Nov 14
UK manufacturing growth accelerates unexpectedly British manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest rate in three months in October, a new survey shows today. Business • 03 Nov 14
German manufacturing sector rebounds in October German factory activity rebounded in October after shrinking slightly in September for the first time in over a year. Business • 03 Nov 14
German manufacturing sector rebounds in October German factory activity rebounded in October after shrinking slightly in September for the first time in over a year. Business • 03 Nov 14
Euro zone factory growth sluggish in October Euro zone manufacturing activity expanded slightly slower than first thought last month as further discounts at the factory gate failed to drive up new orders. Business • 03 Nov 14
Euro zone factory growth sluggish in October Euro zone manufacturing activity expanded slightly slower than first thought last month as further discounts at the factory gate failed to drive up new orders. Business • 03 Nov 14
Manufacturing expands for 17th month in a row Manufacturing activity expanded for the 17th successive month in October and at a pace only just short of a 15-year high hit in August. Business • 03 Nov 14
Manufacturing expands for 17th month in a row Manufacturing activity expanded for the 17th successive month in October and at a pace only just short of a 15-year high hit in August. Business • 03 Nov 14
Euro zone business growth unexpectedly gains pace Euro zone businesses performed much better than anyone expected this month but did so by cutting prices again, new surveys show. Business • 23 Oct 14
Euro zone business growth unexpectedly gains pace Euro zone businesses performed much better than anyone expected this month but did so by cutting prices again, new surveys show. Business • 23 Oct 14
French business slump deepens as firms cut prices France's business downturn deteriorated in October to an eight-month low as firms cut prices at the fastest rate since the global financial crisis in the face of weak demand. Business • 23 Oct 14
French business slump deepens as firms cut prices France's business downturn deteriorated in October to an eight-month low as firms cut prices at the fastest rate since the global financial crisis in the face of weak demand. Business • 23 Oct 14
German private sector expands in October - PMI Germany's private sector grew faster in October as manufacturing rebounded, suggesting Europe's largest economy may be gaining momentum in the fourth quarter. Business • 23 Oct 14
German private sector expands in October - PMI Germany's private sector grew faster in October as manufacturing rebounded, suggesting Europe's largest economy may be gaining momentum in the fourth quarter. Business • 23 Oct 14
Record increase in housing activity last month House-building activity grew at its fastest rate in at least 14 years last month, according to the latest indicator for the industry. Business • 13 Oct 14
Record increase in housing activity last month House-building activity grew at its fastest rate in at least 14 years last month, according to the latest indicator for the industry. Business • 13 Oct 14
